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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
7
The article argues that keen observation makes reporting vivid by detailing scenes and quoting exact words. It stresses that recalling speaker words and incidents adds interest and helps readers visualize the story, noting that strong observation trains reporters to see vital features. It also reflects on the mismatch between a person’s pace and the times.
Announcement says group play offs start this week in A and B circles with a 2 out of 3 sudden death format. Only one artificial ice arena used for A games as Orangeville Greekshirts oppose the Tanners. Fergus Army-Fergus leads Oakville in the final. Georgetown shown as favorite in the Intercollegiate A set-to.
Acton Juveniles blanked Georgetown 8-2 as the Tanners swept the series, leaving Georgetown with 15 points and the third position clinched. The article recalls historic battles, notes Acton’s past dominance, and laments future matchups as Brill’s defense is critiqued amid hopes for calmer play in the next round.
Commensal apple production for ISAT in the United States is estimated at 123,080,000 bushels, down slightly from 1946 and near the long term average. Leading varieties by crop size are Delicious Winesap Jonathan Rome Beauty and Baldwin.
The Acton Badminton Club suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Guelph Garrison Club, a large venue with about 100 members and World Champion Jack Purcell. The visit featured friendly play and plans for a return match against Guelph OAC Student Team on February 24 at the College gym.
An appreciative audience enjoyed a Trinity United Church program by the Halton Male Choral with Alec Pudwell as reader and Wn. Lethbridge on piano. The Canadian Legion plans a Feb 28 club house dedication with Colonel the Rev. Sitney FE Lambert as guest speaker. Engineer Swift reports Health approval for sewage plant expansion. Joe Nenet, 19, arrives from Hungary to join his family in Canada via Toronto.
Warns against using water on electrical fires and stresses cutting power at the switch first. Advises family members to know how to throw or pull the switch to dead in emergencies before applying the correct extinguisher. Notes insulation on motors burns like oily rags.
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